James Gilmour Of Mongolia: His Diaries, Letters And Reports
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ISBN10: 1163278734
ISBN13: 9781163278734
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 308
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163278734
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 308
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
James Gilmour of Mongolia is a collection of diaries, letters, and reports written by James Gilmour, a Scottish missionary who traveled to Mongolia in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Gilmour's experiences in Mongolia, including his interactions with the local people, his struggles with the harsh climate and difficult living conditions, and his efforts to spread Christianity in a predominantly Buddhist country.The diaries and letters in the book offer a personal glimpse into Gilmour's life, as he details his daily routines, his thoughts and feelings about his work, and his relationships with fellow missionaries and Mongolian converts. The reports provide a more formal account of Gilmour's activities, including his efforts to establish mission stations, translate religious texts into the Mongolian language, and engage in debates with Buddhist scholars.Throughout the book, Gilmour's deep commitment to his faith and his passion for sharing it with others is evident. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, he remained steadfast in his mission and dedicated his life to serving the people of Mongolia.Overall, James Gilmour of Mongolia is a fascinating and inspiring account of one man's journey to spread his faith and make a difference in a foreign land. It offers valuable insights into the history and culture of Mongolia, as well as the challenges and rewards of missionary work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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